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Sep 19, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran (16) is congratulated after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n <\/em><\/p>\n Although there haven’t been any big deals getting done yet this offseason, it’s clear that things are starting to heat up.<\/p>\n It’s only a matter of time when we will start to see transactions across the league based on the sheer volume of reports that have come out over the last couple of days. That’s what’s going to happen when you get some of the top decision-makers together with some of the biggest industry insiders for a few days. That’s what happened with the general manager meetings.<\/p>\n If you like our content,\u00a0<\/em>choose Sports Illustrated as a preferred source on Google.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Teams directly spoke to the media, like Craig Breslow saying the Red Sox want pitching and a power bat. But, also, reports have surfaced based on information passed around less publicly. For example,\u00a0The Athletic’s Jim Bowden\u00a0said that Jarren Duran is among the big-name players being “dangled” in trade talks and the club “will move him” for a the right corner infielder or pitcher.<\/p>\n “Some other big names are being dangled on the trade market,” Bowden said. “The Red Sox continue to listen to offers for outfielder Jarren Duran and will move him for the right corner infielder or starting pitcher. The Guardians are open to moving outfielder Steven Kwan for more power and a better option for centerfield. Intending to add controllable young starting pitching, the Cardinals hope to trade veterans Willson Contreras, Sonny Gray and Nolan Arenado this winter, though they\u2019ll need to convince each of them to waive their no-trade clauses.”<\/p>\n This isn’t the first time Duran’s name has been mentioned in trade rumors. But, it has been consistent so far this offseason.<\/p>\n Duran is a guy who can do a bit of everything on the field. He can hit for some power, he can hit for average, he’s dynamic on the base paths, he’s an extra-base machine in general, and he has potential defensively.<\/p>\n Even in a somewhat down season in 2025, Duran was a 4.7-wins above replacement player. He slashed .256\/.332\/.442 with 16 homers, 84 RBIs, 24 stolen bases, 60 walks, 41 doubles, 13 triples, and 86 runs scored.<\/p>\n Trading Duran would clear a logjam in the outfield, but it would sting, for sure. The rumors were loud around the trade deadline as well, but Boston opted to keep him. Now, we will see if that will be the case again this winter.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve got to be better, plain and simple. There\u2019s no excuse for where we are right now. We need to hold ourselves accountable and make the necessary changes, because this isn\u2019t acceptable.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/em> \u2014 Alex Tuch<\/strong>, Buffalo Sabres Forward<\/p>\n Buffalo Sabres fans, brace yourselves: change is coming<\/strong>. After yet another brutal defeat \u2014 a 5-2 loss to Utah followed by a 6-2 drubbing by the Colorado Avalanche \u2014 it’s clear that this team is nowhere near the contender they were supposed to be this season. And for fans who\u2019ve waited 14 years for a playoff spot, the latest string of losses is a hard pill to swallow. With Buffalo\u2019s record now at a dismal <\/p>\n Sabres in Crisis Mode: A Season on the Brink<\/strong><\/p>\n The loss to the Avalanche capped off a disastrous five-game losing streak, with <\/p>\n The truth is, the Sabres have been in this situation for far too long<\/strong>. The fans are fed up, and even the players are starting to admit what\u2019s been painfully obvious: <\/p>\n The End of the Line for Adams and Ruff?<\/strong><\/p>\n At this point, there is no denying that accountability must fall on both <\/p>\n As Tuch<\/strong> stated, “There\u2019s no excuse for where we are right now.”<\/em> The Sabres have been left behind in a rapidly advancing NHL, and with another playoff-less season on the horizon, it\u2019s time for ownership to act.<\/p>\n The Roster Shake-Up: Who\u2019s Safe and Who\u2019s Not?<\/strong><\/p>\n But it\u2019s not just the front office and coaching staff that needs to change. With this current Sabres team showing no signs of getting it together, nearly <\/p>\n The Sabres need to shed their past<\/strong> \u2014 and that means moving out players who aren’t contributing to the rebuild. It\u2019s a painful reality, but every player needs to be held accountable<\/p>\n <\/strong> for this team’s continued failure. It\u2019s no longer about potential or promises \u2014 it\u2019s about delivering results<\/strong>, and if you\u2019re not part of the solution, you\u2019ll be part of the problem.<\/p>\n Buffalo\u2019s Road to Redemption: How to Fix the Sabres?<\/strong><\/p>\n So, what now for Buffalo? The road to redemption starts with tough decisions. Kevyn Adams<\/strong> will need to make bold moves to reshape the roster, bringing in fresh talent to bolster the lineup. The Sabres\u2019 defense needs a complete overhaul, and the goaltending situation is looking more desperate by the day. The team can no longer afford to let mediocrity slip by \u2014 it\u2019s time to build a <\/p>\n This won\u2019t be an easy fix, but with the right moves, Buffalo could finally<\/em> start to dig itself out of this hole. The fans deserve a competitive team, and the Sabres owe it to themselves to deliver.<\/p>\n Can the Sabres Turn It Around?<\/strong><\/p>\n There\u2019s no sugar-coating it \u2014 the Sabres\u2019 current path is not sustainable. Another year of misery for Buffalo fans will simply not do. As the Sabres face the harsh reality of their worst season in recent memory, one thing is clear: <\/p>\n The time for change is now \u2014 and for the first time in years, it feels like the Sabres have no choice but to start fresh.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Sep 19, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran (16) is congratulated after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at George…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9323,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9324","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hot-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n